INSTRUCTION MANUAL | cone GTS-3B “ GTS-3CFOREWORD Thank you very much for purchasing a product of TOPCON. This instruction manual is for the TOPCON Geodetic Total Station GTS-38 (GTS-3C). Please read this manual carefully to make the best use of your instrument and keep the manual in a safe place for future reference,MAIN FEATURES *GTS-38 (GTS-30) is a tachometer which is provided with electronic angle reading and dis: tance measuring functions, GTS-3B covers 5 second reading electronic angle measurement tance measurement up to 25 km. GTS-3C is provided with electronic angle reading by 10 sec- nds and distance measurement up to 18 km. The data oblained can be stored electronically through TOPCON's FC-1 Data Collector The GTS.38 (GTS-2C) has been developed as an elec: tronic total station suitable for use in field surveying as well as a key component in a computerized surveying system. ‘The unit of angle measurement is changed by operating option switches; 1 second reading is available with GTS-3B'with 5 second divsions, 10 second reading is available with GTS-3C with 5 second divisions, Horizontal angles, vertical angles, slope distances, horizontal distance, relative elevation, coordinates of an unknown point and elevation are all available by using the GTS-38 (GTS-3C). ‘The measurements and displayed through a liquid crystal display and can be transmitted and stored in TOPCON's FC-1 Data Collector. *Angle measurement is obtained by the incremental method. The “O" position of the vertical angle is easily obtained. A builtin high-precision tilt sensor (liquid compensator) is used for the vertical axis correction, ‘The “O" position of the vertical angle is easily set and a relative elevation measurement is possibie with high accuracy. ‘The excellent features of the GTS-3B (GTS-30) will produce high accuracy and excellent efficiency when used properly during a survey. Various points in a detailed survey ate immediately available by measuring the angle and distance from an occupied station. The data can be applied effectively, for instance, by transforming it to a graphic expression by use of a computer system or directly used for computation in design. ‘*The data can be used effectively for peg checking, reference, re-construction and distance measurement in engineering surveys. “Through TOPCON’s technology, we have succeeded in building a compact, light-weight total station (5.2 kg), with our end users being the benefactors. *Itis possible to connect the GTS-38 (GTS-3C) with a computer by using serial signal RS-232C connector,o 10. " 12 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, STANDARD SET COMPOSITION 1-1 Standard Set 1-2. Optional Accessories NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 21 Nomenclature. 22 Parte Functions PREPARATIONS FOR MEASUREMENT 3-1 Power Connection 32. Leveling the Instrument 3-3 Power Switch ON. ANGLE MEASUREMENT 4-1 Measuring a Right Horizontal Angle and Vertical Angle 4-2. Measuring a Left Horizontal Angle 4-3 Repeat Angle Measurement. DISTANCE MEASUREMENT 541 Setting the Atmospheric Correction 5:2. Setting the Prism Constant 5:3 Measuring Distance (Continuous Measurement) 5-4 Measuring Distance (Number of Distance Measurement) ‘TRACKING AND COARSE MEASUREMENT COORDINATES MEASUREMENT. BASIC KEY OPERATION, COMBINED USE OF INSTRUMENT WITH THE FO-1 DATA COLLECTOR. 9-1 Connecting GTS-3B to the FC-1 92 Mode Available with FU-T 93. Data Storage 2-4 Stake Out $5 Coordinates Measurement with FC-1 DESCRIPTION OF OPTION SWITCH OPERATION 10-1 Offset Switches 10-2 Option Switches ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTION 11-1 Use of Atmospheric Correction Chart 14-2. Use of Atmospheric Correction Calculator. 11-3 Atmospheric Correction Calculation 11-4 How to Set the Atmospheric Correction Value CORRECTION FOR REFRACTION AND EARTH CURVATURE 12+ Distance Calculation Formula; with correction for refraction and earth curvature taken into account BATTERY POWER WARNING POWER SOURCE AND CHARGING. 14-1 Handle Battery BT-150 14:2 _ Charging the External Power Source BT-3, 81-20 and BT-L. ERROR DISPLAYS DETACHABLE TRIBRACH. SELECTING MODE CONTENTS SSPRECAUTIONS ADJUSTMENTS. 19-1 Adjustment of the Optical Axes 19-2 Checking Accuracy of the Distance Measurement 19-3. Pointers on Adjustments. 19-4 Adjustment of the Vertical Cross-hair 19-5 Adjustment of the Plate Level 19-6 Adjustment of the Circular Level 19-7 Adjustment pf Vertical Angle © Datum 19-8 Collimation of the Instrument 19-9 Adjustment of the Optical Plummet Telescope 19-10 Other Adjustments ‘SPECIAL ACCESSORIES BATTERY SYSTEM 21-1 In Case of Handle Battery BT-15Q 21-2 InCase of External Battery Pack 21-3. Charging PRISM AND REFLECTOR SYSTEM ‘SPECIFICATIONS 47 48 48 49 50. 50 51 52 53, 5a 56 37 58 64 64 64 65 66 671. STANDARD SET COMPOSITION 4-1. Standard Set 1. GTS-3B (GTS-30) body with lens cap teach 2. Handle battery BT-150 2each 3. Charger 80-108 or BC-100 teach 4. Almospherie correction calculator teach 5. Too! kit with case (plumb bob hook, rod pins, screwdriver, hexagonal wrench, cleaning brush, silicon cloth, 4 fuses, (4A)) 1 set 6. Sunshade. teach 7. Plastic rain cover: yeacn 8. Plumb bob set 1 set 9. Plastic instrument case teach 10. Shoulder strap yeach 11. Instruction manual teach 12. Field chart teach (Make sure that all of the above items are with the instrument nen you purchase.) Remarks’ 4, Battery charger BC-10C is for AC 230V use and BC-10B is for AC 120V use, 2. One handle battery is Supplied for vetlain marke,1-2. Optional Accessories FC-1 Data collector OK-5 Data entry keyboard Prism, Model 2 (60 mm dia.;prism constant zero} Tilting prism holder, Model 2 with target plate Tilting prism holder, Model 3 Single prism holder, Mode! 2 Triple prism holder, Mode! 2 Tilting triple prism holder, Model 1 Nine prism noider, Model 2 Target pole, Model 2 Pole adapter A Pole adapter F2 * Prism unit case, Model 3 Prism unit case, Model 5 Prism unit case, Model 6 Tribrach adapter, Model 2 Tribrach adapter, Model $2 Tribrach (same as TL-D series tribrach) Optical plummet triprach Handle battery BT-15Q (same as supplied with GTS-38 (GTS-3C)) Battery pack 81-3 Battery pack 87-30 Large capacity battery pack BT-3L. Power cord PC-3 for 8T-3 and AC-3 Power cord PC-S for 8T-30 Power cord PC-6 for 8T-3L Auta converter ACS Battery charger BC-10B* Battery charger 8C-100* Quick battery charger BC-S for BT-15Q and BT-30 Battery charger BC-6 for BT-3L Cigarette lighter charge BCS Aluminum extension leg tripod, Type E Wide-trame wooden extension leg tripod, Type E Eyepiece (26x) Diagonal eyepiece, Model 7 Trough compass, Mode! 3 Carrying handle, Model 12 Solar reticle, Model 3 Solar filter, Model 3 Back pack Cadget case, Model 1 Mini Prism Remarks: 1, The above items are only supplied against specific orders and at extra cost. | 2. Items marked with an asterisk (*) are also supplied as standard accessories of the GTS-38 (GTS-30).2. NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS === at Nomenciature @ Handle battery BT-15Q 2) Connector A (used when charging) Fuse holder ® Objective lens ® Display window ® Upper horizontal motion clamp ® Upper horizontal tangent screw @® Circular level ® Leveling screw Option switch cover 1 Sighting collimator Battery locking screw Instrument center mark. rotection cover for special function keys Operation keys (for angle measure- ment) Tribrach lacking lever Baseeeneses 298 a o—\ me — 98) Focussing knob Telescope grip Telescope eyepiece Vertical motion clamp Vertical tangent screw Optical plummet telescope Plate level Lower harizantal mation clamp Lower horizontal tangent screw Power swtich Battery locking lever Instrument center mark Operation keys (for distance measurement) ‘Atmospheric correction knob pro- tection cover Meter/Feet selector switch ‘Atmospheric correction knob. Option switch cover 2 Conneotor B (to be connected to external battery, FC-1, DK-5) Connector C (Serial signal RS- 2320 connector)2-2 Parts Functions 1) Display marks a * Qa a 4 A EDM working Horizontal distance Relative elevation Slope distance Northing coordinate Easting coordinate Z coordinate Vertical angle HR Horizontal angle right HL Horizontal angie leit H om DPB Almospherie correction/PPM applied Or om 2) Operating (For detail, * Angie measurement keys @©@® @©® Repeat angle measurement Remaining power Feet unit display Meter unit display keys see page 20'"8. BASIC KEY OPERATION") Repeat angle measurement: Press when doubling angles. To release, press the key again, To select the direction of the horizontal angle measurement. Each time the key is pressed, the Girection changes from right to left, To release, press the key again. Horizontal angle 0 set: By pressing this key youcan set the 0°00'00" position of the horizontal angle. Illumination of display and reticle: The display and reticle are illuminated for 30 seconds after the key ic pressed,To change the verticalnorizontal ange: The vertical ® angle ang horizontal angle will alternate when ths key ispressed, * Distance measurement keys _ Data scan mode: To scan data press the @) key once and the last data measured Is retained in memory. Different measurement modes will display the appropriate data every 3 caconds. - Data transmission: To collect data press the (@) key twice and the last measured data in memory can : be transmitted and record in the FC-1 Data Col lector. To change the Northing/Easting and Z coordinate: © When the key is pressed the Northing coordina ®O0O® Easting coordinate, and Z coordinate are obtained alternately. To change the Number of distance (Single), Tracking and Set Audio mode; each time the key is pressed the Number of distance (Single) measurement mode, Tracking mode and Set Audio mode are obtained alternately. I required, you can replace the ‘mode changing order. @ To change the Horizontal distance, Relative eleva- © tion and Siope distance: Each time the key is pres- sed, the Horizontal distance measurement, Relative elevation measurement and Slope distance measurement are obtained alternately. 3) Atmospheric correction knob Calculate the proper atmospheric correction value in ppm by using the atmospheric cor- rection calculator, By turning the atmospheric correction knob, setting the correct value in ppm is possible. (For further information, see page 33 "11, Atmospheric correction”) 4) Coaxial motion screws and clamps The motion (tangent) screws and clamps are coaxial. The center line is engraved within the working width of the tangent screw.3._PREPARATIONS FOR MEASUREMENT: 34 Power Connection (unnecessary if handle battery BT-15Q is used.) ‘See below for connecting the external battery pack. ** Battery pack BT-30 Power cord, PC-5is used. (PC-6 can also be used if FC-1 or DK-S is not connected.) * Battery pack BT-3 Power cord, PC-3 is used. (PC-6 can also be used if FC-1 or DK-Sis not connected) GTS-38 (GTS-80) * Large capacity battery pack BT-L. Power cord PC-6 is used. Pos Grs.2B (a7s-20)Connector ends of the power cords PC-3, PC-5 and PC-6 are as follows: Note: Always remove the handle battery or switch it off when any external power supply is used. If used together, battery life may be short= ened or a fuse may biow, 3-2. Leveling the Instrument Reference Level and center the instrument correctly to insure the best performance. Use tripods with a tripod screw of 5/8 in. diameter and 11 threads per inch, such as the Type E TOPCON aluminum tripod or wide-frame wooden tripod. Leveling and centering the instrument Setting up the tripod First, extend the extension legs to suitable lengths and tighten the screws on their midsections. ‘Attaching the instrument to the tripod head Place the instrument carefully on the tripod head and align the trigod sorew with the | socket on the base of the instrument. When aligned, screw in the tripod screw until tne instrument is fixed securely on top ofthe tripod head. a) Centering the circular level 1) Use the two furthest leveling screws, or A and B, to-move the bubble of the leveling screws being adjusted. 2) Next, revolve the remaining leveling screw, oF C, a8 noted, to shift the bubble to |Bubble 7 Center circle Leveling screw, 7 = Ifthe bubble cannot be centered prupeily, repeat the leveling operations trom the: beginning. 'b) Centering the plate level First, place the plate level vial parallel to a line running through the centers of two leveling screws, say Aand 8. ) 2) Adjust leveling screws A and B only to place the bubble In the center of the level vial Next, revoive the instrument 90° (100g) around its vertical axis and use the remaining screw, or C to center the level bubble once more. Repeat the above procedure for each 90° (100g) revolution of the instrument and check whether the level bubble is correctly centered for all four points The bubble of the level will move as indicated by the arrows, when the leveling Screws are revolved in the arrowindicated directions, Leveling screw 8 i ™ Bubble Piate level vial Leveling screw C7 Leveling 4. Optical plumbing 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Adjust the eyepiece of the optical plummet telescope to the user's eyesight. Focus the optical plummet telescope on the point. Manipulate the leveling screws and coincide the point with the center mark of the optical plummet telescope. Center the bubble of the circular level by adjusting the lengths of the tripod extension legs, Next, check whether the point is within the center mark of the optical plummet telescope. If the point is outside the center mark, repeat from 3) once more,33. Power Switch ON 1) Turn the power switch on All segments of the display will light for about 2 seconds before the vertical angle zero-set_ commands displayed. BAT.” display will flash, or all displays will disappear except “BAT.” display, Recharge or replace battery with a charged unit (Gee page 38 and page 39) If the battery power is insufficient, 2) Rotate the telescope to set the instrument at a vertical angle reading of 0, Horizontal angle (HA) is then selected for the display. Note: For setting the vertical angle at 0°, a datum 0 is provided on the vertical angle | scale circumference. If the telescope is turned and the sensor passes the datum 0, angle measurement begins. The datum 0s placed near the level position ofthe telescope, the 10* See below for terms and symbols used in the description of measuring methods. N&)—North for square longitudinal and lateral lines and coordinates axis E{Y)—East for square longitudinal and lateral lines and coordinates axis, —Instrument point (Occupied Station) —Point in datum direction —Unknown point —Horizontal angle —Vertical angle Slope distance —Horizontal distance —Relative elevation (Vertical distance) Longitudinal distance —Latitudinal distance Na —Direction angle at Point A Nb —Direction angle at Point 8 zmnoro0 Horizontal plane 1"4. ANGLE MEASUREMENT: 4-1, Measuring a Right Horizontal Angle and Vertical Angle Confirm the horizontal angle (HR) mode. Key | Operation | Operating Procedure Display D First collimate target A. oe 8 Target A is set to read 0°00'00" for the horizontal angle, Collimate target B. The horizontal angle of proposed point B is displayed, (65°43'10) | @ ® The vertical angle of proposed point Bis displayed. (82%15'30°) * To retum the normal horizantal angle (HR) mode from the vertical angle (V) mode, press the (J) key again Refer en C6 How to collimate 1. Point the telescope toward the light. Turn the dlopter ring and adjust the dlopter so that the reticle Is clearly observed. (Tum the ring toward you first and then backward o focus.) 2, Loosen the clamp screws, and observe the target atthe peak of the triangle mark of the collimator. Allow a certain space between the collimator and yoursel! for collimating Tighten the clamp screws and focus the target with the focusing knob: Tur the tangent screws toring the reticle tothe target center. * I parallax is created between the reticle and arin target when viewing vertically or horizontally Telestope oyepece wile looking into the telescope, focusing. is YY Gowiertngs incorrect or dlopter adjustment is poor. This adversely atleets precision in measurement or survey. Eliminate the parallax by careful focusing and diopter adjustment 124-2 Measuring a Left Horizontal Angle [Key Operation Operating Procedure ® ie i) The instrument is set in the hori- zontal angle counter-clockwise (HL) mode from the horizontal ingle clockwise mode. (HR) For further operations, follow “4- 1 Measuring a right horizontal angle and vertical angle”, except the collimating sequence is reversed, © Press the Gi) key once to bring the inst ‘counter-clockwise (HL) mode to normal horizontal angle (HR) mode. sument from horizontal angle 4-3. Repeat Angle Measurement 2) 3) 4) 5) 8 7 Ke opie Operating Procedure Display | 1) Theinstrumentis setin the repeat jaw | ee a " goaca) Collimate target A. Target A horizontal angle is set at or0g'00. Use the upper horizontal clamp land tangent screw to collimate target B. Measurement will be stored in the instrument. Use the lower horizontal clamp and tangent screw to recollimate target A Use the upper horizontal clamp ‘ond tangent screw to racnilimate target B. 138) Measurement will be stored in the instrument. This completes the procedure for doubling an angle. 9) Repeat 6) to 8) to measure the desired number of angle turned, ‘+ Horizontal angles can be ac- cumulated up to (2000°00'00" minimum reading) or ~(2000°00'00"—minimum reading) [oounter—clockwise}, In the case of GTS38 (GTS20) with 10 second divisions, hor zontal angles can be accumulated up to 1999°50'50"" or —1999°59'50" [counter—clocksise} 10) The average of angle is uisx layed With the beep sound the mark lashes Press tne (i) key, and total angle is displayed. [ae _ 26850820 (Doubling an angie) | 524040 (4 measurements) 1302610. (Average) * Tobegin the repeat angle measurement again, collimate target A first 2), ‘* Press the @® key once to return to normal horizontal angle mode from the repéat angle measurement mode. 145._DISTANCE MEASUREMENT ===. 54 5-2 53 Setting the Atmospheric Correction Q When selting the atmospheric correction, obtain the correction value by measuring | the temperature and pressure. Refer to page 33 to get the correction value and how to | set | * Itis set at 15°C, 760mmbg (0 ppm) when shipped from the factory. Setting the Prism Constant | When using prism reflectors other than TOPCON, the offset compensation factor may need to be adjusted, Refet lo page 30 10 set the ottset compensation factor. * Itis set at "0" when shipped trom the factory. | r Measuring Distance (Continuous Measurement) Key oeton Operating procedure a +) Sight the center of he prism @ | 2121 tne instrument in the continuous croes measurement mode to start automatic * wa | horizontal distance measuring | mn ceeee te * When EDM is working, mak {| appears in the display, pee Measurement is displayed every 4 'sproceeting ‘seconds. +m" o “ft mark ONIOFF with buzzer ‘sound is repeated each measurement + The @ key to set horizontal distance, relative elevation and slope distance mode 7a turn, eter to “8 BASIC KEY OPERATION” on page 20, * When measuring the relative elevation, set the height of the target the same as the height of the instrument, It itis @ cifferent height, make the necessary correction, Horizontal *+ Press the (@)key once to return to the normal ‘stance ‘angle meaSurement mode (horizontal angle HR) trom a distance meeguremont moos @ tye | > Poiatve | stance! elevation 155-4 Measuring Distance (Number of Distance Measurement) key ‘Operation Operating Procedure Display © 1) Sight the center of the prism, 2) Set the instrument in the number of istance measurement mode to start automatic horizontal stance measuring © When EDM is working, mark appears in the display. ‘The number of disiance measurement will be displayed ‘+ Press the@)key for measuring a relative elevation ( a1) and slope distance (4 ) fm" or “ft mark ONIOFF with buzzer sound is repeated each measurement. + For setting the number of times (N times) in the distance measurement, see page 44, [As N, one of 1 10 15 times can be set. In the factory, 1 has been set. 3) The average value is displayed followingly with buzzer sound and the “3¢"" mark disappears. #4 wn | ereeee ae ‘Measurement Isproceoding Fy | 4234567 "1234587 = Press the (3) ey for remeasuring altar te measurement held «press the (=) koy tee tes consecutively return he instrument tothe sat audio meds Sn the (2) ke 10 return to normal measuring distance mode. The inatument if now inthe horizontal dstance continuous measurement mode 166. TRACKING AND COARSE MEASUREMENT: aaa The tracking mode works in the repeat measuring mode and stake-out operation. The following description is for repeat measuring For stake-out operation, see page 27 as it requires the FC-1 Data collector or DK-5 Data entry keyboard. | cau Operating Procedure Display 4) Sight the center of the pin | © _| 2 Te mode changes to wracking | Fal and measurement of the hort | ree | zontal distance starts auto. cc) oO) Sn Cee | + To measure the relative elevation (4) and. slope distance (4) Measvomentc. | press the @) key. J proceeding The results of repeated measure- | ments shown every 0.6 seconds | + The display unit is tem, 1 | > Hower to atu 12 ene | | fonds just until the first result of J repeat measurement is obtained press the (2) key once to get 0 set ausio mode andthe Ca) hey, anes | ‘sured value must be calculated as atmospheric correction calculation | and correction for refraction and earth curvature way. | | ‘sin tracking mode, only data on the display is transferred. |n coarse mode, the same data items as those in continuous measurement mode are trans- ferred as follows: {f horizontal distance or relative elevation is set, V, HR, 4, and al are transferred. It slope di- stance is set, V, HR, 4, and 4 are transferred. For detail, see page 23. ‘The same operation is applied with coarse mode as that in tracking mode, except data trans- fer operation. 77._COORDINATES MEASUREMENT The following description is for the coordinates measurement with the origin (0, 0, 0) at the instrument station. The coordinates measurement includes measurements for latitude, departure and relative elevation. If any other point than the instrument station is set as the coordinate station, use of FC-1 or DK-S is required to set the coordinates of the instrument station. See page 28 “9-5 Coordinates Measurement with FC-1" or the DK-5 manual aw / Horizontal pane / Operating procedure Display Key ® > 2) 3) 4) ® 5) 6) Tithe instrument is set in any other mode than HR (horizontal angle) mode, press the) Key to enter into HR mode. Use the upper horizontal clamp and tangent screw to set the shown horizontal angle in the direction angle of point A and lock. Sight point A and fix it using the lower horizontal clamp and tan- gent screw. Sight the target point B (prism) using the upper horizontal and vertical clamps and tangent screws. The measurement of N coordi nates (latitude) of target point Bis. repeated. The measurement of E coordi- nates (departure) of target point 8 Isrepeated. 18 _ | 35618 fez Fs)7) The measurement of 2 coors | Ge nates (relative elevation) of target | atts = Ton point Bis repeated 2354) * Zcoordinatesmeasured by GTS-38 | is the difference in height between the horizontal position of the instru- ment telescope and target. + To retum to the nomal measuring distance mode trom coordinates measurement ode press the (@) Key once “The mode forthe horaontalastatice contnuous measurement willbe obtained 198. BASIC KEY OPERATION Operation ® | 1). WH vertical anglerhorizontal angle) change-over * Each time the key is pressed, vertical angle and horizontal angle will alternate, Key Descison =| | | | mom | | 1354e38~ ‘+ Press the key to set the instrument at angle measurement mode when itis at distance measurement mode. Tq | | 123456 ~|_ 1354230, | ‘+ At repeat angle measurement mode, press the Key to store the result each time measurement is performed. 2) Horizontal angle zero set ‘© Press the key, and the horizontal angle at the position will be (0°00'00". This happens only in the horizontal angle. “Tethers sn | (1392630 ogoe | 3) Horizontal angle rotation direction setting — * Changes horizontal right angle (HR) to horizontal left angle (HL) | readings. Each time the key is pressed, the settings will alternate, (ere (ere 19825 18> 2293450 ‘© Press the key, after measuring the required number of double | angles, when the instrument is set at repeat angle measurement mode, and the average will be displayed with "H" mark flashes.. | Seaze4o)" 13006 ig) | total re) overage) | |__This is available only in the horizontal angle mode. | 204) Repeat angle measurement mode setting * Press the key, and the instrument will be set at repeat angle measurement mode. '* Press once again, and the setting will be released. Changeable only in the horizontal angle mode. | wae |fw | nanann nanan l uuuuu Uuuuu | + use tre @® and @ keys in he repeat angle messurment erat sestoetancee| aoa ansiayea Eafe Frees aee page “aS Fepent Angle Mesauromnt ) Illumination switoh, * Used for illuminating the telescope reticle scale and display window. Illumination is automatically turned off after 30 seconds. Press again if necessary. 6) Horizontal distance Relative elevation Slope distance measuring mode setting * Each time the key is pressed, the mode changes in the following order; the horizontal distance, relative elevation and slope distance. a f—'N j<—| 4 ‘+ For measuring the relative elevation, “—" will be displayed if itis lower than the horizontal position of the telescope. 7) Number of distance (Single) measurement Tracking Set autio mode setting @ Press the key once, and number of distance (single) measurement mode will be selected, At this mode, measurement is performed once, and the displayed data is held. Press the key, after the data is displayed, and another rumber of distance (single) measuring sequence begins. ®t the key is pressed twice consecutively, during measurement (before data is displayed), tracking mode will be selected @ Press again and the set audio mode will be selected, displaying atmospheric correction and offset values. (see page 36}. @ Press the key once more, ang the instrument will return tonumber of distance (single) measurement. 24Press the @)key after the eee | ee ~ oR Changing to coarse mode measurement is also possible. (see page 44). Coordinates measurement mode setting | 8) N0) coordinates E{y) coordinates Z coorsinates © Press the key once, and N(x) coordinates (latitudinal distance) will be displayed + Press once again, and €(Y) coordinates (longitudinal cistance) wil be displayed. + Press once more, and 2 coordinates (relative elevation) will be shown. Each time the key is pressed thereafter, N coordinates, E coordinates and Z coordinates willbe csplayed alternately «The instrument will assume coordinates with the instrument point at (0.0.0) 28 the orginal point, Ifthe FO-1 or DK-S is used with the instrument, coordinates (N, E, Z) can be displayed with a citferent origin point from the instrument point. [77} as a}. Z cs 9) Scan Data output made setting Teese te @ key once, and he last measure datas retsned resemery Bata memory wil be displayed inthe arent Ransurantent modes appronmetey every 8 seconds per mose Display Measurement is carried out in (eg tq | horizontal distance mode 2 3456 22.‘The data obtained right after the above operation is retained and it will be displayed repeatedly. " disappears while the data is retained. See the following table showing the scanfoutput data for each mode. To release the scan mode, press Ja 1C.5u) any key, exceptihe (key | @ Ii the scanned data is correct, press the @) _key a second time and the data will be output to the FC-1 Data collector, The buzzer wil sound and | alldisplays ewept the mode mark will disappear for about 05 second. Press- ing the @) key twice in succession will bypass the scan moda, * The following data will be scanned/output for at each mode. Mode ‘Scan/Output Vertical angle mode (V) V, HR (or HL) Horizontal angle mode (HR or HL) Repeat angle measurement ‘average angle, total angle mode (H) Horizontal distance mode (4) VHA, 4 4! Relative elevation mode (al) Slope distance made (4) VHR, 4 N coordinates (/1) NE, Z, HR E coordinates (4) Z coordinates (_!) * Suppose that the instrument point is at the original point, N, E and Z will be respectively latitudinal distance. longitudinal distance and relative elevation. * The display and the output at coarse mode will be same as the contents of above. 239. COMBINED USE OF INSTRUMENT WITH THE === FC-1 DATA COLLECTOR = ‘A.wider variety of applications is available i the instrument is used with the FC-1 data collector. For further information concerning the FC-1, see “FC-1 Instruction manual”, 9-1 Connecting GTS-3B (GTS-3C) to the FC-1 * Handle battery BT-150 for use: Hf Ht i — i SS? oie | | Power cara POS 249-2 Mode Avaliable with FO-1 1) Data input mode The FC-1 gives a prompt message to guide the operation in the display window. The ‘operator can enter the data by keyboard operation according to the message. For further information concerning the FC-1, see “FC-1 instruction manu Example: ‘The sequence to provide the message is programed as follows with the built-in basic program PRG>t (Ver. 108). ‘The prompt message for guidance | LD. STEP | | . on Nol DISPLAY REMARKS Instruments used) “SP” 1 GOTOOSJOB-1? © —ET-1, DM-S2/83, GTS-38 (GTS-30) | “sp" 2 GOTO24J0B-27 ——DM-C3/S1IAT/A2, GTS.2/2B12S “sP" 3 GOTO4BJOB-G? = Manualdatarecord | “sp” 4 END 15 JOB-1# O0OXXXX Job No. or ame "NAME XXXXXXXX Name of observer # 7 INST#XXOOXKKX Serial No. $B DATEXKXKXX Date % 9 TEMPXXXXX®C/°F Temperature & 10 PRES XXXXX Hg/mb Atmospheric pressure * 11 OCC. ST# XXXXXXXX Occupied Station (12 IDXXXXXXRKGOOGOK Identiloation of OCC.ST ) 18 INS.HT}000Km/f Instrument height 14 PCODE XXXXXXXX Point code + 15 PT#XOOOOOK —_—~Point No. i RHTXXXX m/f Reflector height | SP" 17 REC Record? Record data ‘SP" 18 + GOTO 14PCODE? | ‘SP" 19 GOTOOS TEMP? "Sp" 20 GOTO05JOB-17 "sp" 21 GOTO24JOB-27 "SP" 22 GOTO45JOB-07 “sp” 23 END ‘© Input the corresponding data at the steps for desired items, if not, you can move to the next without input by use of [skip] key. © Mode switching of GTS-38 (GTS-8C) is possible by operating the key of FC-1 2) GTS-9B control mode When “READY PRG>1” is shown (state “READY"), press [F2] and the GTS-3B control mode is obtained In this mode, setting a standard distance (for stake out), coordinates of instrument point and horizontal angle is possible. DK-5 also allows for horizontal angle set, coordinate measurement, and stake out work. 259-3. Data Storage To store the data obtained by GTS-38 (GTS-3C) to FC-1, used the @) key of GTS-3B (GTS- 80), Press the key twice and the data will be output to the FC-1 Data collector + Example: In horizontal distance (continuous measurement) mode [ey : t opeck Operating Procedure Display Tay Weaauronent ie caiied out in == horizontal distance mode. : er 2) The data is transfered to the FC- 1 ‘+ Atthis time, all segments of display except the mode indication disap- pear for 0.5 seconds with buzzer sounds * In the horizontal distance mode, the data to be stored in the FC-1 includes horizontal distance ( 4), felative elevation (41), vertical angle (Vv) ana norizontal angle (HF. For further information, see page 23, : (Buzzer sounds) 269-4 Stake Out The difference between the measured distance and the distance preset by FC-1 operation is displayed, Measured distance ~ Stake out distance = splayed value ‘+ Stake-out operation can be performed for horizontal distance ( 4), relative elevation (4) oF slope distance ( 4). Operating Procedure (For Horizontal Distance) FO-1 operation FC-1 display 1) Set the FC-t at the GTS-3B (GTS-3C) contro! (F2) ("MODES 7 mode. | 2). Setthe standard distance for stake out. (#] (CSTAKE-OUTD! | ¥ 1 second * Setting the slope distance or relative elevation, press the key as following procedure. Slope distance: [+ [7[2I[3]-4{O[SHIFT] (MISIENTER] Relative elevation: [+ ]71213}40] [SHIFTIMIVENTER) 3) Set the GTS-3B (GTS-C) to the horizontal distace mode in tracking, (ight the prism, it not done yet.) ‘The measurement starts and the difference between the measured distance and the standard distance is displayed. ‘*With the standard distance preset, the *.” (period) lights at the 6th digit from right in the display. (+ 1712131410] (D+ 72340%xxx MH [ENTER] (Horizontal distance +72. 340m) GTS-38 (GTS-30) key operation OO@ GTS-38 (GTS-3C) display Indicating the standard distance has been preset 91,92-72.24= 19.58 m f ; measured distance stake out distance {horizontal distance) displayed value + To return to the normal distance display, set the standard distance to "0". * Stake out operation can be carried out in the continuous measurement mode according to the similar operation procedure. 279-5 Coordinates Measurement with FC-1 The coordinate measurement from @ coordinate origin can be carried out after setting the coordinates of instrument point using the FC-1, origin Horizontal plane / ety . 0.8.0) ———e en * Operating Procedure FC-1 operation FC-1 display 1) Set the FC-1 at the GTS-3B (GTS.C) control mode. {F2] (MODE 1> a i) 2). Set the coordinates of instrument point. st = ¥ 1 second © Neoordinate input een (+s T0r2KS4415] [ENTER] (“EH oxwoox _M ¥ Ecoordinate Input: (+ ISI11S1517] (CE+513570x _M (61.357m) (ENTER © Zeoordinate input fetes (+12isIeyoys) (“2+ 2360800 MZ (ENTER] 3) Sight point A in the standard direction. 4) Set the direction angle from the FC-1 . (930°12°50") 1 (Ceane ser #7 second (+ 1S13TOW21579) 1 [ENTER] ‘+ Or you can set the horizontal angle by use of the upper and lower horizontal screws according to the same procedure descrived at 2) and 3) in "7 Coordinates Measurement” at page 18. 28ats 5). Sight the prism at target point B using the upper horizontal screw. 6) The mode changes to the coordinates measurement mode and the measurement starts. N_ coordinates (A) from the set origin are measured repeatedly, 7) € coordinates (Z) from the set origin are measured repeatedly. 8) Z coordinates (-!) from the set origin are measured repeatedly. 3B (GTS-30) key GTS-3B (GTS-30) , ‘operation display | | rasdz?. (asazon | L.! 4, : Tasinge coro | [ea (195.678m) | | ezamy | | «nie ne cotati rss, te" geedigtsat he eh ot rom ani | the display. ‘+ The coordinates measurement can similar sequence. be cartied out in @ single measurement mode in the coordinates of instrument point at (0, 0, 0) «To return to the coordinates measurement with the origin at the instrument point, reset | 2910. DESCRIPTION OF OPTION SWITCH OPERATION === 10-1. Offset Switches Follow the procedure as shown below for adjustment when a prism having any other constant than "0" (See note 4) is used or when the offset value is changed after ‘checking for precision. \ 1) Remove option switch cover 1 2) Offset switches (SW-1) 1~8 are for offsetting, and 9 denotes + and - at offsetting, Switch 10is factory test switch. Do not touch. The instrument and prism constants is established offset value, (Example) Instrument offset value = + 12mm (variable according to the instrument) and prism j constant = + 30mm for use: j (#12)=(-+ 90)= ~ 1Boffset value (tobe set) ra] wm ee] I Eee c= | |B Jotsetvaueto |" | TEm| | changeto-18. |“ a5 eee | 7S} = | = S| | = A (Fite) Instrument offset value \ (Note 1) Prism constants are expressed by + mm or —mm, butuse + values for | | calculations as above. (Note 2) The No, 1 to No. 4 switches cannot be used to produce a 10 dialt value, as they are used for setting single digit values only. An error code will appear in the display window, i they are Used for this purpose. (Note 2) The instrument offset value is found at the back of the option switch cover | svhich was set before shioment. Do not remove it {Note 4) Use Topcon prisms. They have a constant of 0 3010-2. Option Switches Provided are 2 option switches, one on EDM side (Option switch 1) and the other at the lower part of the yoke (Option switch 2.) : 4) Option switch [1] label is applied to the back of the option switch cover 1. BZ(SW2-5): Audio buzzer stop switch ‘To prevent buzzer in sellaudio mode when a returned signal is received from the prism set switch to ON position. OFF position buzzer will sound, It has been set at OFF at the factory, AH(SW2-4); Return signal control switch ‘ON: Automatic control tunction does not operate. OFF: Return signal control function works. It has been set at OFF at the factory. (Note) AS @ general practice, use the Instrument with the switch OFF The | rere rerents wil be cepayod though they take att onger than veal even retin Ithas been set at OFF at the factory. FRO(SW2-3): Reference frequency measuring switch With the switch on at set audio mode, signals at the reference frequency 1.6 MHz will be generated between CO and GND. It has been set at OFF at the factory. (For frequency examination) (Note) Never use (D) because it has been set at the factory. 34Option switch [2] ‘= LVL/O.S. ~ ANGLE o> TILT ~ P.OFF = (0) A label is affixed to the back of option switch cover 2. LVLIO.S. (Switch 5): Return signal level and offset value display ON/OFF switch, In the set audio mode, if the switch is set at OFF, offset value and atmospheric correction value are displayed. If set at ON the return signal level and atmospheric correction value are shown. ANGLE (Switch 4): Selecting minimum display unit for angle measurement, GIS-38 has been set at OFF at the Factory. If the switch is set at ON, it provides 1 second reading. And GTS-3C has been set at ON. If the switch is set at OFF, it provides 10 second reading, TILT (Switch 3): Stops the function of vertical angle tilt correction In case that the instrument is used at an unstable situation, constant indexing of vertical angle may be impossible. In this case, the function of tlt correction can be stopped by changing a switch. If the switch is set at ON, the function stops. It has been set at OFF at the factory. P.OFF (Switch 2): ON/OFF of automatic power function, It no key operation is given or no process of measurement is performed for more than 30 minutes (No change exceeding 30" has occurred during horizontal angle or vertical angle measurement), the power turns off automatically r, if the instrument is set at distance measurement mode (No change in distance exceeding 10cm has occurred during distance measurement), the mode chan to angle measurement automatically in case that the instrument does not operate for approximately 10minutes, and the power tums off more than approximately 20 minutes after that. (Note) Never use (D) because it has been sel atthe factory. ] 3211. ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTION The velocity of light through air is not constant but depends on the atmospheric temperature and pressure, which makes it necessary to correct for the ambient atmospheric temperature and pressure in order to obtain distance measurements of high accuracy. However, an atmospheric correction system is built into the instrument and, therefore, the displayed distance measurements are automatically corrected when the required correction is dialed into the instrument initially with the atmospheric correction dial. First, find the correction with the atmospheric correction chart or atmospheric correction calculator and set it in the instrument before measuring the distance. 14-1, Use of Atmospnente Correction Chart ‘The atmospheric correction is obtained with the atmospheric correction chart, in the following manner: 1) Measure the ambient temperature and pressure at both instrument position and prism reflector position. Average the results. ‘CAUTION: ‘The thermometer and barometer should not be exposed directly to the sunlight. 2) Locate the measured temperature on the horizontal scale of the atmospheric correction chart 3) Locate the measured pressure on the vertical scale of the atmospheric correction chart 4) Find the intersection of the measured temperature and pressure on the chart and read the PPM (parts per million) value from the diagonal line, which will be the required atmospheric correction. Example ‘The measured temperature is. +26°C ‘The measured pressure is ‘760mm He Therefore, ‘The correction is. +10pem 5) Dial the correction thus obtained with the atmospheric correction dial. The correction dialed in will be displayed, when the operation mode switch is set to SIA n2 ppm steps. 6) The atmospheric correction can be obtained from the second atmospheric correction chart when the measured temperature is in degrees Fahrenheit and pressure in inches Hg. 33.2 500 A . & = & ae 3 2000 ZI = 2500 i = ee ono a eee 7 a 7 a ™ os a 28 25 ad 23 a al +0000 a ‘i 1 Secsaet in “i000 20 20 40 50 60 70 80 90 toDTT01Z0T90 “Temperature (°F) 6.000 © 2,000 Atmosphere pressure (in Hg) 141-2. Use of Atmospheric Correction Calculator Tne atmospheric correction can aiso be obtained with the atmospheric correction calculator, in the following manner: 1) Measure the ambient temperature and pressure at both instrument and prism reflector positions. Average the results. 2) Then, dial in the measured pressure by lining It up with Index-line, on Lie lower tral of the calculator, 348) Next, read the value lined up with the measured temperature on the Upper half of the calculator, which will be the correction Example ‘The measured pressure is 760mm Hg ‘The measured temperature is 15°C Therefore, The corre Oppm - Indexine 4) The calculator can also be used when the measured temperature is in degree Fahrenheit and pressure in inches Ha. and millibar (mbar). ‘Atmospheric Correction Calculation The atmospheric correction kK, and the distance after correction L can also be obtained in the following manner. First, the atmospheric correction K, is obtained from the following formula: 106.0% sy zrsz+tte when, P: Ambient atmospheric pressure (mm Hg) t: Ambient atmospheric temperature (°C) ‘Then the distance after correction L is obtained from the following formula: Ln) +K)(m), {= Distance measured with the instrument, when Ke Example When the atmospheric temperature is 20°C, the atmospheric pressure 635 mmHg and the measured distance 1,000,000 m, the atmospheric correction K. and the distance atter correction L are obtained with the following calculations: (ppm). 106.0x635 K.=(2798.6- pre oe 10" = 50x10 = 50 (ppm) L = 1,000.000x(1+ 50x10) = 1,000.050 (m) 3511-4, How to Set the Atmospheric Correction Value : ") "Press the) Key and the set auco mode is displayed, The ottset value and the atmosoheric Gocrection value are shown, cE a ie 8a 2) Turnthe atmospheric correction knob to set ppm value. : eri ke = atmospheric Gorrection knob ' oY lt u apm) ‘+ 88 pom [The above pom value Is Obiained by the procedure previously described or the | Tonecton celeste « Thecomscton save snot, he “PPM” mainte spay ans | 3612. CORRECTION FOR REFRACTION AND EARTH === CURVATURE GTS-3B (GTS-30) measures distance, taking into account correction for refraction and earth curvature. (Note) if the telescope Is positioned within +/-9 from the nadir or zenith, no | measurement will esult even i the correction function for retraction and earth curvature works. 412-1, Distance Calculation Formula; with correction for refraction and earth curvature taken into account Follow the formula below for the converting horizontal and vertical distances, Horizontal distance D = AC (a) or BE(S) Vertical distance Z = BC (a) or EA (a) D=L[cose(28 - y) sine] Z=L(sine +(6- 7) cosa) @=L: cosalQR Earth curvature correcting item y=K-L2R ‘Atmospheric refraction correcting item K=0.14(0r0.2) Coefficient of refraction R= 6372 Km Radius of earth a(or B) Altitude angle L Slope distance '* (Note) The coefficient of GTS-38 (GTS-3C) has been set at 0.14 before shipment (k=0.14), If the" The conversion formula for horizontal and vertical distances is as follows when correction for refraction and earth curvature is not applied. D=L-cosa sina Radius of earth 372 Km 3718. BATTERY POWER WARNING _ * BAT, "' mark in the display indicates the power condition. — HR “Bar | | ran Ur “BT The poweris sufficient a tr) The power is still sufficient. tun! ar “at” mark flashes. The battery should be recharged. Measurementis still possible. Yur “BAr mark remains and the other segments of the display disappear. Measurement is impossible. Need to recharge or replace Battery, ‘The battery operating time will vary depending on the environmental conditions as an ambient temperature, charging time, the number of times of charging and dis-charaing ete, It is recomended for safety to charge the battery beforehand or to prepare spare fullcharged batteries to go out with ‘The “BAT” mark on the display shows the battery power level regarding to the measurement mode now operating The safety condition indicated by the “BAT” mark in the angle measurement mode does not necessarily assure the battery's ability to be used in the distance measurement mode. It may happen that the mode change from the angle mode to the distance mode will stop the Operation because of the insufficiency of the battery power for the distance mode which consumes more power than the angle mode. Note that the “BAT” mark shown while the “O SET” is displayed at the power-on is for the distance mode, which serves as an easy check before use. 3814. POWER SOURCE AND CHARGING Handle Battery BT-15Q © Installation 1) Place the mounting standard as shown, 2), While pushing the battery locking lever, gently push the handle battery toward the lock lever side till the handle battery comes to the end of the GTS-3B (GTS-30) and clicks into positon. 3) Tighten the battery locking screw. ‘ture of the BT-18Q into the plate opening on top of the Locking screw LS Lock lever f, + Forremoving Loosen the battery locking screw. Push the lock lever toward the lacking screw side til the handle battery slide. eo ‘© For charging @ Connect charger connector (BC-10B or BC-10C) to the handle battery at connector(A), the handle battery should be removed from the instrument when recharging, Plug the charger into an outlet (BC-10B is for AC120V use and BC-10C is for ‘AC230V use), @® Turn the battery source switch to the ON position. @ The red light of the charger will light ® Charging will take approximately 1Shours, Turn the power switch off, and remove the battery source from the charger. 39Ar ‘Storage of the battery source Check to make sure the battery source ON/OFF switch in turned to the off position when storing, |" (Note) Recharging should take plac ina room wih an ambient lomeraure rangeof10°C ] | to 40°C (50°F to 1042F), (Note) Exceeding the specified charging te may shorten the life ofthe batlery and should bbe avoided i possible, Note) The battery source will discharge when stored and should be checked before using with instrument 80°C and betow if it wil not be Used for a long period (Note) For further information, see page 70. (rote) Be sure to charge the battery source every 3 or 4 months and store in a place st 14-2 Charging the External Power Source BT-3, BT-3Q, and BT-3L. Charge the external power source in tite same Way as tor the handle battery. About 15 hours are needed for charging. Be sure to turn the power switch off before removing the external power source from the charger, (WTBC-S charger is used for charging BT-30, It takes approximately 1 hour) 4015. ERROR DISPLAYS Display Contents Displayed when an internal problem exists partally withthe measuring system. An internal problem existe atthe very point or example snowing A fone time error code"A", the measuring can be cortinved without taxing Gate, But repair is necessary if tis code shown freq Displayed when it is impossible to read vertical axis tilting index. Check to ‘make sure instrument is leveled properly. Repair is necessary if the "b” remains after checking for level o Displayed when the alldade portion of the instrument is rotated too fast To proceed with measurement, press the () key and take measurement. oh 3 9 __| Displayed whan te telescope is rotated to fast. Press the @)Key and “SET” appears. EGO | Rats Stee and rental ane O00 sep Displayed when an internal problem exists with the measuring system, Turn the power switch off once, then on, before putting the instrument into operation. Repair is necessary if the listed procedure does not correct the display. on co ao Displayed in the repeat angle measurement mode when the results differ EGY | trom each other by more than 230" ross the (B) Key and repeat Ihe measurement procedure from start. ES |__| Unable corrector earth curvature ad retraction while inrange of =9°—Zenith E51 | orNadir poston EGY} _ Dishlayed when the batory powers insulficint for EDM, Charge oreplace UF | therbattery: Repatr is necessary if the error stl existe EGY | displayed when setting offset value is done incorrectly EGG __| isbiayed when any anomaly occurs with EDM. Repair is necessary £59 __| Displayed when deta ransmission side the instrument is disabled Repar E is necessary. “T1__| Displayed when vertical indexing procedure is dane incoreaty | Displayed wien vertical angle “O” point sets extreme wrong postion. E72 | Lovelthe instrument, then repeat cetng of vorlca angle "3" poston Ht E72 continues to display, then repar fonecescary Displayed when vertical angle “0” position Ie set without first leveling the 7 | instrument Level the instrument, then repeat setting af vertical anghs “be 7 | position. 1°73 continues to display, then repair Is necessary Displayed when the wrong procedure is used for sending data from external equipment, such as FO-1 to GTS-38 (GTS-3C), Ey Display when the wrong procedure is used for sending data from GTS-3B (GTS-20) ic to external equipment, such as FC-1 | Displayed when the GTS-3B (GTS-30) is unable to send the data | | | 87 a16. DETACHABLE TRIBRACH =—=—=—=—=—=——_—__ ~=—_—___———_ * Fordetaching 1) Loosen locking lever on the tribrach. 2) _Liftthe instrument up and remove. * Forattaching 1) Match the instrument base wi board, 2). Tighten the locking lever. ith the correct groove before putting the instrument on the (Note): Keep the lever tightened at all times, Tribrach locking lever Securing screw * Locking Lever Securing Screw for Use Turn the securing screw by using @ screwdriver and secure the locking lever when it is unnecessary to remove the instrument. This will help to prevent accidents including an accidental fall. Make sure the screw is tightened well 4217. SELECTING MODE By operating the keys, the following modes are avaliable, (1) K=0.14K =0.20in0 correction Set about correction for refraction and earth curvature; coefficient of retraction 14, K = 0.20 or no correction. (2) mit Choose meter or feet unit for measuring distance when power is ON (3) Angle/distance Choose angle measurement HR). distance measurement( a ) ode when power is ON (4) Degreelgradeimi Choose degree, grade oF mil unit for measuring angle (5) Zenithilevel Choose the vertical angle reading rom zenith or from level (6) The contents and order of (= )key This(= key is enable to select the modes and orders which content Sev/Audo, Tracking, Number of measurement (Single measurement), Continuous measurement as the program showing in the following table. And coarse mode can be selected, This mode is effective for quick measuring at distance measurement. (See page 17.) (The order of@)key Select the order of @)key between (1) horizontal distance (.4), relative elevation (a!) slope distance (4), and (2) slope distance (4), horizontal distance ( 4), relative eleva- tion (a!) orders (8) Data type for output Select REC A or REC B for data output. It REC Ais selected, the measurement started and new data is outputted It REC B is selected, the data being displayed is outputted (9) Times of measurement Use (= )key 10 set N (number of times) for number of distance measurement The mode changes according to the mode constant setting. The relationship between setting and mode to be obtained is as follows ® Mode "11" | Constant ()K=0.14/K= } | ° K=0i8 m | angle 1 | nocorectin =m angie | 2 K=018 fa distance | 3 ‘no correction m distance 4 K=014 ft angie 5 | necateaten ‘ ange 8 | K=o14 ft distance 7 | necorrection ft distance | 8 K=020 m angle | 9 | no correction | m | angie A K-020 m distence | b no correction m distance c | K=0.20 ft angie 7 | d | nocorrection | tt angie | E K=020 it | distance | F | nocorrection te distance 43